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Asklemmy@lemmy.ml · 4 days ago

Is trash talking in sports, boxing in question real or is it something that both fighters agree on to "advertise" or get audiences interested in the fight?

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Is trash talking in sports, boxing in question real or is it something that both fighters agree on to "advertise" or get audiences interested in the fight?

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All of the above. The mental game, especially in martial arts, is a big part of the match. Also it creates buzz and is effective marketing.
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  I just kept imagining that one Key and Peele fight skit lol.

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